Entertainment - The Purbottar

17 Sep

Jeethu Joseph Proves That Brilliance Lies in the Blueprint

editorEntertainment

In today's world, directing 18 films in 18 years, let alone in many languages, is a significant accomplishment. Jeethu Joseph, the director of Mirage and Drishyam, has rarely failed. My memories of picking my brain off the floor after viewing the climax of the whodunit murder mystery Detective (2007) remain clear in my mind. Not only did the identity of the murderer feel unique and out of the box, but the movie also demonstrated the latent potential of locked-room/impossible crime mysteries, which were uncommon in Malayalam film at the time. The director's name, however, was unfamiliar, but it easily engraved…

09 Sep

One of the Harry Potter characters Tom Felton refers to Pratik Gandhi as his brother in a post that praises him

editorEntertainment

A post dedicated to 'Scam 1997' actor Pratik Gandhi was shared by Harry Potter star Tom Felton. They collaborated on the upcoming series "Gandhi," which was directed by Hansal Mehta. Actor Pratik Gandhi was honored on Instagram by Tom Felton, who is most recognized for his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter. At the 50th Toronto International Film Festival, the two attended the world premiere of their upcoming series, Gandhi. On the red carpet, the pair also produced a unique scene that made the fans and paparazzi giggle. Pratik was advised to strike a serious pose by Tom during…

11 Jul

‘KD – The Devil’ teaser launched in Mumbai; Dutt shares affection for the team

editorEntertainment

Actor Sanjay Dutt, who has recently participated in several pan-India projects, is preparing for a busy 2025 with more than three high-profile films in the works. Two of these, "The Raja Saab," starring Prabhas, and "Dhurandhar," featuring Ranveer Singh, are slated to debut in theaters on the same day. The actor voiced his concern when asked about the possible box office conflict, saying he hopes the movies don't come out on the same day. Dutt talked about the possible box office conflict between the two films during the trailer premiere event for his next Kannada movie, "KD – The Devil."…

01 Jul

Shoot Chaos: Tollywood Technicians Refuse Work With Anirban Bhattacharya

Purbalee DuttaEntertainment, Kolkata, West Bengal

Anirban Bhattacharya, is a very well-known actor-director, but unfortunately enough and currently is involved in a developing disagreement with film technicians in Tollywood, which has resulted in recurrent delays to the filming of his music videos. The Federation of Cine Technicians and Workers of Eastern India has allegedly threatened "lifelong non-cooperation" against people, including Bhattacharya, who have sued the Federation in the Calcutta High Court. The growing tensions reached a peak on Monday, when Bhattacharya convened a news conference at Yogesh Mime Academy at midday. He highlighted the fact that shooting for his music video did get halted since he…

14 Jun

Photos from Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen’s wedding have gone popular online

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

NFL quarterback Josh Allen and Sinners star Hailee Steinfeld wedded vows in a lovely wedding in California. Fans have been raving about the couple's chemistry and Hailee's bridesmaid appearance in their adorable wedding pictures. Josh couldn't take his hands off his bride, and Hailee looked lovely in a white wedding gown in pictures posted by wedding photographer Jose Villa. The newlyweds are shown going hand in hand down the aisle while guests applaud them in one photo, while another shows the couple raising a champagne toast. Hailee adds to the day's fairytale magic by giving Josh a tender peck on…

15 May

For a biopic on Dadasaheb Phalke, Rajkumar Hirani and Aamir Khan reunite

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

The producers announced on Thursday that Bollywood star Aamir Khan and filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani will once more work together on a biopic on the Father of Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. Following "3 Idiots" (2009) and "PK" (2014), this feature film will be the third collaboration between Khan and Hirani. A press announcement states that the actor will begin training for the part following the release of his most recent film, "Sitaare Zameen Par," and that filming on the as-yet-untitled project would start in October. In Indian film, Dadasaheb Phalke—real name Dhundiraj Govind Phalke—was a pioneer. India's first motion picture is…

30 Jan

Andrew Scott Stars in Sam Fender’s Latest Music Video

editorEntertainment

Renowned actor Andrew Scott, known for his roles in "Fleabag," "Sherlock," and "Ripley," has taken center stage in UK pop star Sam Fender's newest music video for the single "People Watching," released on Wednesday. The video begins with Scott's character awakening on the street, lighting a cigarette, and embarking on a journey across various U.S. cities. Throughout his travels, he engages with diverse individuals, sharing moments of connection and dance. The narrative culminates with Scott's character returning home, where poignant memories of his mother resurface. Fans have expressed enthusiasm over this collaboration, with comments highlighting the seamless blend of Scott's…

24 Dec

The residential building of Singer Shaan experiences a massive fire

Banasree SarkarEntertainment, LatestShaan

Mumbai had two large fires on Monday, burning numerous warehouses and badly injuring an elderly woman. Neither incident resulted in any reported fatalities. Famous playback singer Shaan resides on the eleventh floor of Fortune Enclave, a residential complex in Bandra West, where a huge fire started on the seventh floor. He has not made an official statement and his presence at the scene was not verified. Following the event, an 80-year-old woman who was having trouble breathing was pulled off the premises. Hospital officials said she is in critical condition after being admitted to a private hospital. Ten vehicles were…

16 Nov

Heroine’s father in the trap of fraud of 25 lakh rupees

Banasree SarkarEntertainmentDisha Patani

Jagdish Singh Patani received a call demanding that he would get a high-ranking job in the Uttar Pradesh government if he paid Rs 25 lakh. Jagdish, a resident of Bareilly, is a retired police officer. But that's not all, he is the father of Bollywood actress Disha Patani. But he fell into the trap of the fraudster without knowing it. Allegedly, after that, the fraudster took away about Rs 25 lakh from him. According to police sources, Jagdish, the father of Bollywood actress Disha Patani, was cheated of Rs 25 lakh. There has been a lot of talk about the…

09 Oct

Samyuktha & Yogesh come up with a new big budget movie

Banasree SarkarEntertainment

Samyuktha, an actress who has been in a number of high-budget films, is preparing to star in her first heroine-oriented film. She will have a big role in Yogesh KMC's upcoming film. Razesh Danda of Hasya Movies, in cooperation with Maganti Pictures, will fund the movie, which is expected to be a one-of-a-kind thriller. The production firm has already delivered blockbusters such as Samajavaragamana and Ooru Peru Bhairavakona, therefore expectations are high for the film. Samyuktha is the presenter. The film was premiered today with a big pooja ceremony. Rana Daggubati clapped the board, and Dil Raju turned on the…